PFAS on Cape Cod – Connecting Communities with Science for Solutions
This webinar series will provide community members, health professionals, and policymakers with up-to-date research, practical solutions, and an opportunity to engage directly with experts. Each one-hour webinar will include presentations and a live Q&A, with recordings available on the STEEP website for those unable to attend.
Webinar #1: Household Exposures and Community Solutions
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2025
Time: Noon – 1:00 PM (ET)
Location: Online Webinar
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Join us for an engaging discussion on the latest research examining household exposures to PFAS and other harmful chemicals in consumer products. Learn how communities are taking action to reduce these exposures and protect public health.
Featured Speakers:
- Rainer Lohmann, Professor at the University of Rhode Island and Director of STEEP, will present recent research findings on the presence of PFAS in household environments and everyday products.
- Chris Powicki, Chair of the Sierra Club Cape Cod & the Islands Group, will share community-driven initiatives and policy efforts aimed at reducing PFAS contamination and empowering residents to minimize their exposure.
Moderator:
- Laurel Schaider, STEEP Researcher and Senior Scientist at the Silent Spring Institute, whose work focuses on PFAS and environmental health.
